* Licensed contractor in the state of North Carolina with recognition in many other states.

1988 - 2005

Store Manager

Walmart Stores, Inc. Eastern Division

Directed daily store operations with annual sales of $100+ million, generating maximum profits, return on investment (ROI), market share, guest satisfaction and positive morale for associates through operational excellence at Walmart Super Center and regular sites.
**HIGHLIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS**
--> Took on a complex store and drove profits from $1.2 million to $7 million in less than 2 years, reducing shrinkfrom .9% to .3% or $300,000.
--> Led the turnaround of a Walmart Super Center ranked last in the region and bottom in the division in overalloperations. Evaluated store operations, set short- and mid-range goals and earned bonus checks. Recognizedas Store of the Year in 2004.
--> Achieved the highest sales volume for the region in 2005, 2004 and 2003.
--> Created a realistic and manageable back room inventory standard that cleared floor of freight and emptiedbins of overstock merchandise realizing a shelf ready stock of less than 30%.
--> Selected to launch new store openings, remodeling and relocations for 20+ stores.
KEY CONTRIBUTIONS:
* Analyzed and evaluated daily store financial reports such as sales, payroll, productivity, markdowns, inventory, credit, shortage indicators and pharmacy.
* Consistently delivered revenue gains by improving standards, increasing productivity and executing corporate directives.
* Led 600+ personnel, developed and promoted several associates to Store Manager. Also trained and promoted numerous hourly team members into management positions.
* Selected as Training Store Manager for the region providing instruction to managers within the region.
* Reduced inventory overstocks, eliminating 150 storage trailers during the holiday selling season. Met the company expectations for out of stock merchandise.
* Managed merchandise mix, reduced or eliminated wasteful spending, expanded product line to reflect commun- ities' needs, and diversity.
< Early Walmart Career >
Gained valuable hands-on experience at the entry level and moved progressively through the ranks of manage-ment attaining, additional knowledge and broadening skill sets in retail operations.
Assistant Manager (1994 to 2000), Hourly Associate (1988 to 1994)

Honors & Awards

---> $100+ Million Dollar Store Award---> Store of the Year Award---> 1+ Million in Sales on Black Friday---> Highest Volume Store in the Region---> Rising Star Recognition---> Leadership Development Status